Google Play Music Gets Curated Playlists, Updated Interface

Android/iOS/Web: Today, Google announced a new version of its Play Music service. In addition to the standardMaterial Design update, Google has added curated playlists. A trick it learned from Songza. Now, that feature has been added to Play Music. The update also brings the mobile app and web interface in line with Google’s new Material Design scheme. The rollout is happening now and should be available on the web. It’s Tuesday morning, play music for a bright, sunshiny day| Official Android Blog viaAndroid Police

October 21, 2014 · 1 min · 84 words · Tyler Kline

How Did You Overcome a Spending Problem?

Impulsive spending is one of the worst money habits, and many of us are guilty of it. If you had an overspending problem, what helped keep it in check? Whatever worked, tell us: how did you overcome your spending problem?

October 21, 2014 · 1 min · 40 words · Anne Cannon

How Do You Use Your Breaks Productively?

Taking regular breaks throughout the day is importantfor your healthandyour productivity. But what do you actuallydoon those breaks? What are the most productive uses of your break time? So we’re asking you, how do you use your breaks productively?

October 21, 2014 · 1 min · 39 words · Lauren Miller

How to Break Into a Computer (and Prevent It from Happening to You)

Sometimes it’s crucial that you get into a computer without knowing the password. Perhaps you’ve forgotten yours, or perhaps you’re up to no good. Check out our evil week tag page.

October 21, 2014 · 1 min · 31 words · Philip Reyes

How to Cover Your Tracks When Snooping on Someone's Phone or Computer

Check out our evil week tag page. We’ve all been there at some point. Something is making you feel insecure and your curiosity is running wild in your mind. Whatever it is that has led you to snooping, make that your primary target. If you’re just snooping to snoop, pick something to focus on. Pick the right time:Do you have time to look for whatever it is you’re after? Are they present in the building?...

October 21, 2014 · 2 min · 310 words · Joseph Martin

How to Install OS X 10.10 Yosemite on Your Hackintosh

Now your options are vast and the installation process is fairly simple. If youre looking for something newer, check out ouralways up-to-date guide. First Things First: What Is a Hackintosh, Exactly? A hackintosh is simply any non-Apple hardware that has been madeor hackedto run Mac OS X. This could apply to any hardware, whether its amanufacturer-madeor personally-built computer. For the purposes of this guide, were only discussing a tried-and-true method for building a hackintosh thatyoubuild....

October 21, 2014 · 5 min · 941 words · Holly Morgan

How to Prepare for the Perfect Fall Camping Trip

Summer vacation season has faded away, but you could still squeeze inmicroadventureslike camping. Here are some tips to help you prepare for your next fall camping trip. Resources likeReserve America can help you find and reserve a campsite. You don’t have to go somewhere far from home. How popular the campgrounds are. If you want to bring your pup along, confirm the grounds and park are dog-friendly. You should also leave plenty of time to make camp....

October 21, 2014 · 2 min · 376 words · Kyle Frazier

How to Settle Debts When You Can't Pay Them Back

Being in debt isn’t great. Being unable to pay your debt is even worse. Check out our evil week tag page. To put it simply, life happens. You take out a car loan and the economy crashes and you lose your job. You buy a house, but then a family member gets cancer and the bills are too much. It happens to everyone. Before we get started, let’s address a couple things....

October 21, 2014 · 4 min · 701 words · Timothy Conner

Ignore No More Remotely Locks Phones, Forces Kids to Call You Back

Android: File this under the “manipulativeapps for parents” category. Until they call you back, their phones are locked. Hopefully you’ll never have to use this, though. Consider it a last resort when you just can’t get through to your kids. Ignore No More($0.99)

October 21, 2014 · 1 min · 43 words · Nancy Baldwin

Isaac Asimov on Finding New Ideas: Embrace Your Alone Time

Isaac Asimov, the science fiction author and essayist, had a pretty good grasp on creativity. You should also be willing to take a step away from reason. If it is a truly new idea, it won’t fit the mold of popular reason. The creative person is, in any case, continually working at it. His mind is shuffling his information at all times, even when he is not conscious of it....

October 21, 2014 · 1 min · 141 words · Jeffrey Gibson

Label Packages as "Glass" Instead of "Fragile" for Better Handling

Ever get a package marked “fragile” that was obviously handled not so delicately? Don’t forget to pack it very carefully as well. What do you wish your customers knew? I’ll start…| Reddit viaThought Catalog Photo bymrbill.

October 21, 2014 · 1 min · 36 words · Timothy Hunt

Make the Switch from iOS to Android with Google's New Guide

If you’re not excited about the new features in iOS 8, you might consider switching to Android. Thankfully, Google just released a guide to help make the switch easier. The guide tells you how to transfer your music, photos, and contacts over from your iCloud account. Check out the guide below to get started with your switch.

October 21, 2014 · 1 min · 57 words · Brian King

Random Is a News Reader that Forces You Out of Your Filter Bubble

Tap another one to dive deeper and read a different piece. Random isn’t a traditional news app. You don’t choose your news sources, and it’s not a feed reader. You just choose what you’re interested in reading about. The app is freehit the link below to try it out. Random(Free) | iTunes App Store viaMotherboard

October 21, 2014 · 1 min · 55 words · Sophia Allison